Florence E. Craw

Florence E. Craw, 97, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Florence was born in Muncie, Indiana on January 13, 1928, daughter of the late Lynn K. Hall and Esther Wright Hall Jackson, and was raised by her grandparents, Wilber Lynn and Lizzie Wright. Florence graduated from Gaston High School in 1946 and attended Marion Business College. Florence married Frederick S. Craw on February 9, 1947. They were married 69 years before Fred preceded her in death on May 16, 2016. Florence worked in the office at Sears for 18 1/2 years retiring in 1986. Florence was a member of Grant Church, the Fowlerton Home Demonstration Club, and the Grant County Art Association. She enjoyed reading, painting, and sewing. Fred whittled beautiful carvings and Florence would paint them. They enjoyed spending winters in Florida.

Florence is survived by two children; J. "Steven" (Connie) Craw, Gas City, and Richard (Mary) Craw, Upland; seven grandchildren, Sheila (Brian) Cook, Shanna (Jason) Parsley, Melissa (Michael) Susong, Chris (Brittney) Craw, Brian (Ashley) Craw, Michael (Zonnie) Cherry, Dianna (Robert) Chambers; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and half-brother, Wayne Hall, Toledo, Ohio, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Elaine Stewart; brothers, Bobby and Donald Hall; half-brother, Wyman Hall; and sister, June Peck.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 South Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana, where a visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Grant Church, 11080 S 300 E, Fairmount, Indiana 46928, or to Habitat for Humanity, 215 South Adams Street, Marion, Indiana 46952. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshunt funeralhome.com.